Poland weather in May
Considering a trip to Poland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Poland in May?
May in Poland generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Chałupy at 14°C to pleasant in Baranów Sandomierski at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Baranów Sandomierski and 9°C in Chałupy.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jastrzębia Góra with an average of 51 mm to high rainfall in Nowy Targ with 143 mm. Kraków enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Poland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Poland's yearly weather, check out our Poland climate page.
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Average weather in Kraków
In May Kraków generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Gdańsk
In May Gdańsk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Warsaw
In May Warsaw generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Zakopane
In May Zakopane generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sopot
In May Sopot generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Poland?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Poland with overall perfect weather in Kraków. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, August and September provide perfect weather in Kraków. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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